Quoting: papishark
Ok say I belive all that, why do I take them over better prospects being offered by NJ or STL?
You have to compete with 5-6 interested teams to win Meier, so the price will be high.
I’m sure you can probably get a better singular prospect from another team that is a “Marco Kasper” type however, I would be irate if the Red Wings made this particular trade and I love Timo Meier.
For the record, I don’t see STL coming up with that kind of prospect so, if that’s what you’re looking for, it won’t come from the Blues. I could see them shipping multiple 1sts and lesser prospects, though.
NJD makes the most sense, Holtz isn’t regarded nearly as high as he once was but, naturally he seems like a key component to any Meier deal. I can’t see the Devils giving up any of Hughes, Nemec or even Seamus (all of whom are arguably better) so, maybe Shakir, Holtz and a 1st.
And this is just my opinion but I don’t think Shakir & Holtz is a better prospect duo than Wallinder & Mazur but, it’s pretty close.